Construction Materials Technician - Cork (site based)

Breedon Group plc; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical insurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Construction Materials Technician to join our Rossmore Surfacing Solutions team in Cork. This site-based role involves on-site testing of bituminous products, aggregate, and earthworks materials, alongside documentation and quality assurance.

You will work with our contract surfacing division, carry out tests in the lab and on site, maintain equipment, and support inspections by accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• Essential: Leaving certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team and support colleagues.
• Flexible hours, including occasional night shifts or weekends.
• Full driving licence required to fulfil duties.

Responsibilities

• Test and sample aggregate, bituminous and earthworks materials on site and in labs.
• Record results, maintain equipment and comply with quality procedures.
• Support inspections by accrediting bodies and maintain test records.
• Provide technical cover for other contracts in the Southern Ireland region.

Education

Leaving certificate (or equivalent)

Teamwork

Flexibility

Driving licence

Night/weekend shifts

Job description

Construction Materials Technician - Cork (site based)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rossmore Quarry, Rossmore, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Description

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview: We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our team at Breedon Surfacing Solutions.

As a Construction Material Technician, you will be working close with our contract surfacing division & will be responsible for onsite testing of all our Bituminous product’s.

More about what you will do…

• To test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including material laying records, temperature checks & recording, compaction control testing with electrostatic density gauge, Rolling Straight edge testing, Surface Macrotexture testing (sandpatch), binder content and grading, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant.
• To maintain a safe and tidy workspace and keep all equipment maintained
• To maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.
• To record sample details on test record sheets and electronic software programmes.
• To assist with the calibrating of all testing equipment.
• To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies
• To undertake daily equipment checks
• To provide technical cover if required for other contracts within the Southern parts of Ireland.

What we need from you…

Essential Criteria

• Educated to Leaving certificate standard (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a team environment, providing information and support to colleagues
• Ability to be flexible in working hours, working night shifts or weekends if required
• Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role

Desirable Criteria

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of on-site testing, with particular regard to highway contracts and surfacing
• Have previous experience in sampling and testing of construction materials or transferable skills from other employment types (as full training will be provided)
• Have the awareness to work safely on a construction site or production depot
• Have a willingness to be flexible in your working pattern
• Have the physical ability to carry out sampling and handling of bulky materials
• Have the capacity to operate mechanical equipment such as Asphalt road coring drill
• Hold a full drivers licence & are capable to operate a small sized commercial van
• Enjoy interactions with internal customers, external contributors, and auditors
• Have a tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the role

Some important information…

• 35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.